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Not sure exactly why they went this way, I'm assuming that it is probably easier to tune from a ride and handling standpoint, but I wonder about long term durability while fully loaded and / or towing.
The setup is actually probably similar to the Expedition / Navigator rear end.
What does everyone think about this?
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1990 F350 Crew, 4x4, 460, T18, BW1356, 37s - ex Air Force surplus truck
Not sure exactly why they went this way, I'm assuming that it is probably easier to tune from a ride and handling standpoint, but I wonder about long term durability while fully loaded and / or towing.
The setup is actually probably similar to the Expedition / Navigator rear end.
What does everyone think about this?
I think that it is different, so everyone will fear it. If they fear it, they will malign it. It doesn't matter if it is good or bad.
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63 Falcon Deluxe Club Wagon
10 F250 Lariat 6.4L
IMHO Dodge went this way ( coil springs ) for ride quality more than anything. I am very interested to see the difference in ride quality. As for towing, the 09 Ram is rated for 8700#'s ( around there ). I like the fact that Dodge hasn't tried to sugar coat the #'s for sake of advertising.
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2000 Excursion Limited - 7.3 Diesel - Mine 2005 Freestar Sport - The wife's
IMHO Dodge went this way ( coil springs ) for ride quality more than anything. I am very interested to see the difference in ride quality. As for towing, the 09 Ram is rated for 8700#'s ( around there ). I like the fact that Dodge hasn't tried to sugar coat the #'s for sake of advertising.
I mean seriously, now they are rating half tons for towing more than my 03 superduty, yet I STILL have a stronger frame, axles, and transmission. go figure.
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2003 F250 SD 4X4 5.4L 4:10 Arizona Beige
1987 Mustang GT
09 Challenger RT
A bunch of motorcycles, other cars, and a Quad.
It's nothing new, GM built 1/2 ton pickups with rear coil springs up until the '73 models (not sure what year they started). It's all about the trade-offs, slightly better ride, slightly less towing and hauling capability. Dodge is trying to be different because the 1/2 ton segment is getting so crowded everyone is looking for ways to stand out vs. the competition. At least the '09 Dodge has better looks IMHO than the current one.
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